Download Safety Induction - The University of Western Australia

School of Environmental Systems Engineering
Work Health and Safety Induction
School of Environmental Systems Engineering
University of Western Australia
Version 1.0 - November 2010
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Aims
Demonstrate UWA’s commitment to safety.
Impart safety awareness & knowledge to you.
Introduce OSH personnel in the School of Environmental
Systems Engineering.
Ensure your time at UWA is a safe, productive and an
enjoyable experience.
Topics To Be Covered
General safety information
UWA safety policy
Some specific policies
Employee Assistance
Program
Safety notes
Emergency procedures
Safety Personnel
 Head of School
 Building wardens
 First aid officers
 Safety & Health Reps & Officers
 Specific workplace procedures
and requirements
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Occupational Safety and Health Policy
 Commitment:
•The provision of a safe and healthy work environment for
employees, students, contractors and visitors is not just a moral and
legal responsibility but also a prerequisite for it to achieve its primary
mission of conducting teaching, research and scholarship at the
highest international standards
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The School’s OHS policy can be found at: http://www.sese.uwa.edu.au/safety
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UWA’s OHS policy can be found at: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/occupational_safety_and_health
Smoking Policy
•All workplaces within the university are non-smoking areas.
•These include:
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All University controlled buildings
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Major thoroughfares and pathways
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Substantially enclosed courtyards
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Within 5 meters of access points to buildings such as doors, windows, airconditioning vents and ducts
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All University owned vehicles, boats, etc
• The underpinning principle being that non-smokers shall, as far as is practicable,
not be subjected to smoke inhalation.
Issue Resolution Process
•All hazards, incidents and injuries must be reported, investigated and resolved.
Any
unresolved issues should be dealt with in accordance with the following procedure
Notify Immediate Supervisor
Issue still unresolved
Notify Safety and Health Representative or School Safety Officer
Issue still unresolved
Notify Head or Manager of School, Unit or Centre
Issue still unresolved
Notify Head or Manager of Faculty, Unit or Centre
Issue still unresolved
Notify Safety and Health Office
Issue still unresolved
Refer to the University Safety Committee
The above process should be followed at all times.
WorkSafe can be notified if there is a risk of imminent and serious harm.
Incident Injury and Hazard Report Forms
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If properly investigated and followed-up, presents an
official means of documenting a hazard
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Helps to prevent possible incident or injury resulting from
the hazard
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Can be filled in by anyone - staff, student or visitor
htp://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/about_safety_and_health/hazard_report_form
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/incidentinjury_and_hazard_notifi
cation_and_investigation_procedures
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/9678/Confidential_Incident_Injury_Repo
rt_Form_Version1.3.pdf
Incident / Injury Report Forms
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Incident report forms are to be completed when an incident of
ANY description has occurred. Injury does not have to have
happened.
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The first page MUST be filled in and sent to Safety and Health
office within one working day of the incident.
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The Investigation (Part 2) is to be completed by the supervisor
or SSO or S&H Rep or a combination within five working days.
This has to be forwarded to the UWA Safety and Health office
as soon as completed.
Workers Compensation
A policy outlining workers compensation is
available on the UWA Safety and Health
website: www.safety.uwa.edu.au
We hope you will never need this policy.
Employees Assistance Programme
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Counselling sessions are available through the Employees
Assistance Programme (EAP). All sessions are confidential.
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There are two EAP providers:
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UWA Counselling and Psychological Services
• 2nd Floor, South Wing, Guild Building
• 6488 2423
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OSA Group
• Level 16, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
• 1300 361 008 (24hrs)
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An unhappy worker is not a safe worker.
The EAP provides assistance for issues such as:
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Trauma and critical incidents
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Grief and bereavement
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Relationships and family issues
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Financial and legal problems
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Health and lifestyle issues
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Organisational change
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Stress
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Harassment
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Career issues
Equity and Diversity Services
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Equity and Diversity Services promotes and supports UWA’s vision to
provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all staff, students
and the broader community
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Individual staff or students seeking advice about the University equity
and diversity policy, or who wish to discuss a matter of concern that
may fall within policy or the law, should initially make contact with an
Equity and Diversity Adviser
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There are posters listing the Equity and Diversity Adviser’s on notice
boards around the School.
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Additional details are available on the Equity and Diversity Office’s web
page: <www.equity.uwa.edu.au>
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Please ensure your PPE is maintained and USED
PPE includes:
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Gloves, Safety glasses
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Fully enclosed footwear
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Lab coats
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Ear protection
ERL &WQL
SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION
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Laboratory Supervisors : Anya Waite (x3082) and Carolyn Oldham (x3531)
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Laboratory / Site Contact: Dianne Krikke x3261 [email protected]
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ERL/WQL Laboratory Manual (LINK)
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Site Specific Induction / Authorisation for Access (LINK)
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Chem-Alert (LINK)
Chemical Procedures
Electrical Safety
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All electrical equipment used in the School, regardless of origin, must
have a current test label attached to it, indicating that it has passed the
AS3760 test.
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Please report untested or out of date equipment to your supervisor or
demonstrator.
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Bar heaters are not permitted due to the fire risks.
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All heaters must have 1 hour timers fitted by Facilities Management.
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Electrical work may only be carried out by persons with the appropriate
electrical worker's licence.
• If you have any questions remaining regarding:
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Resolving Safety Issues
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Hazard Reporting
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Incident Reporting
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Workers Assistance
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Workers Compensation
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Employees Assistance Program
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Equity and Diversity
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PPE
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Electrical safety
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Please speak to the School manager
UWA Emergency Phone Number
2222
If you need attention or cannot contact anyone else. Call
this number.
It is manned 24 hours a day
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
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Make sure you know the quickest way out of the
building.
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Then find the next quickest way. The first path
might be the path into danger.
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Always follow the directions of wardens, even if no
alarms are sounding
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Emergency Evacuation Procedures
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If you have seen something that would require the
evacuation of the building and the alarms have not
gone off, activate the emergency buttons located at
the end of each floor.
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If YOU activate the alarm, YOU must meet with the Building Warden
at the control panel located at the ground floor entrance.
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YOU are the one with the most information as to the situation.
FIRE!
Never attempt to put out a fire unless you
are know what you are doing.
Activate the nearest fire alarm, warn people
in the vicinity and proceed to the fire panel
on the ground floor and wait for the building
warden.
Fire
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DO NOT use unless you are very confident that you are not
going to hurt yourself in the process.
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Use caution when operating the carbon dioxide
extinguishers, your hand could freeze to the nozzle.
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Always point at the base of the fire.
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Practical training in the use of fire extinguishers is offered by
the UWA Safety and Health Office.
Fire Extinguishers in the SESE Building
• Carbon dioxide: to be used on flammable
liquids and electrical fires.
• Dry chemical powder: to be used on
flammable liquids, flammable gases and
electrical hazards
• Using the wrong type of extinguisher can
be very dangerous. Please do not use them
unless you are sure of what to do.
First Aid Kit
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First aid kits are available in room 111, the
photocopy room on the first floor and in G.08 on the
ground floor
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A wheel chair is available in room ?
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The first aid officer is ?, in
room ?, x7082
SESE Safety Personnel, 2010
Head of School: Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi (3179)
Deputy Head of School:
Dr. Anas Ghadouani (2687)
Safety Officer:
Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi
First Aid Officer : Lorraine Dorn
SESE Building Warden:
Lorraine Dorn
Fire / Area Wardens: Ruth Gongora-Mesas (Ground floor), Dianne Krikke/Lorraine Dorn (1st floor),
Todd Stokes (2nd floor)
Committee members: Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi (3179), Dr. Anas Ghadouani (2687), Marco
Ghisalberti (2408), Dianne Krikke (3261), Dennis Stanley (2264), David Stanton (2713)
Postgrad Rep:
TBA
Link to Lab/Area Supervisors and General Contact personal
Faculty Safety Officer: Rob Greenhalgh (7099)
Building Safety and Space Manager: John Jiang (7320)
Safety Committee email: [email protected]
Screen Based Equipment
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Ensure your computer is set up in the best possible way.
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Rest breaks are recommended every 5 minutes for every 30
minutes of work, or 10 minutes every hour. It is preferable to
have a variety in tasks in order to get the change in posture.
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Stretch regularly.
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Avoid glare by having the monitor 90 degrees to light source
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UWA provides free ergonomic assessment – if you are
experiencing discomfort, report this early and contact UWA
Safety & Health
Extra Info – Screen Based Equipment
The Following website has a computer & workstation checklist which assists in
constructing an ergonomic environment:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/forms/computer workstation and office safety checklist
Also available is a brochure on screen based equipment which recommends some
exercises that can be performed in the office:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/31264 Working_Comfortably_with_Computers_32792.pdf
Basic workstation ergonomic guidelines can be found at:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/computer_workstation_ergonomics
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If you have further questions about:
Emergency Procedures
Evacuation Assembly Point/Muster Area
Fire Extinguishers
First Aid
Safety Personnel
Screen Based Equipment
Contact the School Manager or the safety
committee.
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([email protected])
Specific Work Place Hazards

Specific work areas will have their own specific hazards.
These SHOULD be discussed with you by your
supervisor.
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If you have questions, ASK!
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Other Schools and Centres may make use of chemicals,
machinery and other hazards we do not have within
SESE. You will need to complete their induction course
if you are to be exposed to them.
Machinery and Equipment
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No matter what you are asked to use in the course
of your study, please ensure you are given full
instructions for their use.
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If you do not know or are not confident in using it,
do not use it!
Manual Handling
✦ Assess the load you are about to lift
✦ Get help, or a trolley, if you need it
✦ Bend your knees and lift with your legs
✦ Keep your back in a neutral position (not straight)
✦ Keep the load close to your body
✦ Do not twist while holding a heavy load
Security
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The buildings of the School of SESE are locked outside
the hours of 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Please ensure you keep the doors locked if you are here
outside these hours.
Personal items are not covered by UWA insurance for theft
from offices.
Staff and Student ID Cards
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If you are here outside of business hours, please
carry your ID card. Security can ask for this at any
time on their rounds.
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Staff or student cards are also the swipe card you
need to get into/out of certain buildings.
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It is also your library card.
Certificates and Qualifications
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Do you need any specific training?
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Manual handling
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First aid
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Lab safety
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Radiation
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Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden training
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Laser Safety
Health
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A healthy body is less prone to injury.
Some suggestions to help you on your way.
✦ Walk on campus, don’t use a vehicle.
✦ Use the stairs, not the lift.
✦ Join the gym.
Final Thoughts
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“DUTY OF CARE”
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Think about what you are about to do.
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Develop good housekeeping habits.
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Observe and be aware
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In all areas at all times take notice of (and obey) all signs and
directives – they are there for your safety.
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When unsure please ask
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Safety is a two way street, and the OSH Policy places
responsibility on both the employer and employee to contribute to
the construction and maintenance of a safe workplace
• QUESTIONS?
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Refer to the school safety website for
additional information
http://www.sese.uwa.edu.au/safety